European
Americanadjective
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of or relating to Europe or its inhabitants.
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native to or derived from Europe.
traditional European customs; European languages.
noun
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a native or inhabitant of Europe.
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a person of European descent.
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(in East Africa and Asia) a white person; Caucasian.
adjective
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of or relating to Europe or its inhabitants
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native to or derived from Europe
noun
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a native or inhabitant of Europe
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a person of European descent
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a supporter of the European Union or of political union of the countries of Europe or a part of it
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of European
Example Sentences
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Dr Sheppard argues that falling birth rates are not exclusively a UK or European phenomenon but part of a wider global trend.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Fender was emboldened by a recent European court ruling that declared the Stratocaster a copyrightable work of art.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
Tesla’s European car sales rise significantly in April, up 46.5% year over year to 10,654 vehicles.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
It was a light-hearted exchange that underlined Palace's confidence as they prepared for a first European final - a far cry from where they found themselves at the start of the year.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Jefferson's version of a classless American society was therefore a pipe dream, because the source of the problem was not European feudalism but human nature itself.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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